Memorization

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On Muscle Memory and Sword Techniques

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In January, I celebrated the one-year anniversary of my return to martial arts training. It has been quite the journey, relearning Iaido sword techniques along with Hyoho Niten Ichi Ryu waza. The past year has been an adventure in rediscovery and debugging. It has also been one of adventure as I began studying two additional martial arts: Jodo and Kage Ryu.

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Attempting to Improve My Memory

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A lady I knew had an incredible knack for remembering the name of nearly every person she met. I'd like to improve my short-term memory so that I can remember names and things better. I try out a memory mapping exercise - and it works!

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Coping and Recovery Strategies

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This month, my students are performing in our Winter Showcase. For some, this marks their debut performance. This week, we've been working on various coping and recovery strategies. As much as we would like to believe that we'll play everything cleanly, the reality is that nerves, distractions, physical and mental state, readiness and uncertainty can affect how our performance turns out.